How to bid on OHE Tomahawk equipment for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division

What the agency is buying

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division is seeking to purchase OHE Tomahawk equipment. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this contract.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 05, 2026. If you need technical drawings, you must request them by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and you will need to provide ITAR certification. All questions about this requirement must also be submitted by August 12, 2026. Answers to questions will be provided by August 19, 2026. Your complete quote package is due by August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. Your company must meet the small business size standard of 900 employees under NAICS code 333924. This NAICS code covers Industrial Valve Manufacturing. If your firm manufactures industrial valves or similar equipment, this bid may be suitable for you.

Additionally, if your firm has experience with technical drawings that require ITAR certification, this opportunity is a good fit, as this certification is required to access the drawings.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Technical drawings must be requested via email to [email protected] and [email protected] by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. You must provide ITAR certification before drawings are released. Questions should be sent to [email protected] by August 12, 2026.

Your quote package must be emailed to [email protected] by August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The email must include a cover sheet with your official company name, point of contact (name, email, phone), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and CAGE Code.

Tips for a competitive response

The government intends to award this purchase order on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, without discussions. This means your quote must meet all technical specifications exactly, including any specified brand, and then offer the lowest price. Ensure your quote clearly reflects all required specifications and includes all applicable costs, such as shipping and handling.

Since the government intends to award without discussion, it is crucial that your initial submission is complete, accurate, and fully compliant with all requirements. Double-check all submission instructions and deadlines. Confirm your ITAR certification is current and ready for submission if you need the technical drawings.